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UCI Facilities Management Central Plant

The UCI Facilities Management Central Plant, located in Irvine, California, operates within the Western Electricity Coordinating Council (WECC) region. This facility utilizes combined cycle technology, boasting an operating capacity of 19 megawatts. It is integrated into the California Independent System Operator (CAISO) power control area, ensuring efficient management of electricity supply and demand. The plant is operated and majority owned by the University of California Irvine, which also serves as the owner holding company. Utilizing natural gas as its primary fuel source, the UCI Central Plant operates under an unregulated status, allowing for flexible operational strategies in the competitive energy market.

Tech Type:

Combined Cycle

Plant Operator:

University of California Irvine

Regulatory Status:

Unregulated

Owner:

University of California Irvine

NERC Region Code:

Western Electricity Coordinating Council

Power Control Area:

California Independent System Operator

Connected Utility:

Western Electricity Coordinating Council

Water Source:

Municipality

Operating Capacity (MW):

Year First Unit in Service:

2007

Fuel Type:

Gas

Co-fired/Fuel-switching Units?:

Energy Storage Duration (hours):

Energy Storage Capacity (MWh):

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